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LANHAM, Md. (CBSDC) — The Columbia Pike streetcar is one of the defining issues in the special election to replace Arlington County Boardmember Chris Zimmerman.

The streetcar has emerged as a polarizing issue in Arlington as proponents say it will bring development without ousting current residents, while opponents say it’s too expensive and requires intrusive much construction.

Two candidates vying for Zimmerman’s seat on the board, Alan Howze and Peter Fallon, are pro-streetcar. However, candidate Cord Thomas says he prefers a Bus Rapid Transit system instead.

Democrats in Arlington County begin the primary process with a relatively unusual firehouse caucus, which is known to some as runoff voting.